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  • We didn’t give Aisha Buhari car, says Police

    We didn’t give Aisha Buhari car, says Police

    The Nigeria Police Force has denied buying two Prado Jeeps for President Buhari’s wife, Aisha Buhari.

    Senator Isah Misau when he appeared before the Senate Adhoc Committee alleged that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) gave Aisha Buhari the vehicles.

    The police while making clarifications on the allegation noted that the car was only given to the Aide to Buhari’s Wife after a request was made.

    The police also said the car was given to the convoy for security purposes.

    On the claim that the IGP Manipulated his retirement age, the Police explained that the difference in the date was just 12 days adding that it was insignificant.

    Reacting to the allegation in Abuja Thursday, the Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood said: “It is pertinent to state that at no time did the Wife of the President and Commander in Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mrs Aishat Buhari requested directly or indirectly for vehicles for her use from the Inspector General of Police and no vehicle whether Jeep or SUV has ever been given for her personal use.

    “To set the record straight and disabuse the minds of the public most especially those who must have read the story, that the Inspector General of Police is empowered by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and the Police Act and Regulations, precisely Section 215 (1)(a&b) and (2) “The Nigeria Police Force shall be under the command of the Inspector General Police“ and the Deployment and Control of the entire Operations of the Force including allocation of Police vehicles for operational use throughout the country shall be under the purview of the IGP.

    “It is within the powers of the Inspector General of Police as stated above that when on the 17th January, 2017, SP Sani M Baba –Inna, the ADC “Wife of the President” Federal Republic of Nigeria requested for two vehicles for Police Personnel in the convoy of Wife of the President for convoy movement and security purposes.

    Two Police Vehicles  (i) A Toyota Sienna Bus with Reg. No. NPF 2406D (ii) A Toyota Hiace Bus with Reg. No. NPF 3363D were approved by the Inspector General of Police to the ADC “Wife of the President” SP Sani M Baba –Inna for the purposes requested and not to the person of the Wife of the President or for her personal use as alleged by Misau.

    “The Nigeria Police Force categorically wishes to state that all the allegations made by Misau against the Inspector General of Police and the Wife of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria of buying two (2) Jeeps for the Wife of the Presidents as reported in some media are baseless, untrue and done in bad faith to misinform and mislead the Public.”

    On IGP’s retirement age, Moshood described the allegation as Ill-motive.

    Moshood while displaying the copy of the letter to Journalists said: “For avoidance of doubt, the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Force Secretary Office wrote the Chairman, Police Service Commission on the 18th of January, 2017 drawing the attention of the Commission to the observation on the current Staff List of Senior Police Officers whereby the date of birth of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Idris, was incorrectly stated as 3/01/1959 instead of the actual date 15/01/1959.

    “All documents and records of the IGP has 15/01/1959 as his date of birth except the staff list Senior Police Officers and this is the reason why the approval of the Honourable Chairman, Police Service Commission for correction of the error was sought in this regard.

    “The difference of dates between 3/01/1959 and 15/01/1959 is just 12 days which is very insignificant in 35 years that a public servant can be in service”, he said

    The police also noted that the Senator refused to answer to the allegation levelled against the IGP.

    Moshhod said: “The Public will note that Issa Hamma Misau deliberately refused to prove the allegations he previously levelled against the Inspector General of Police on the floor of the Senate for which he was invited by the Senate Ad-hoc Committee but instead brought up other falsehoods to distract the Committee and the members of the Public.

    Moshood added that the IGP will not be distracted or deterred by mischievous people from carrying out his statutory responsibilities for the benefit of the entire Police Personnel and all Nigerians.

  • IGP orders dismantling of roadblocks on Lagos-Ibadan, Shagamu-Benin, others

    IGP orders dismantling of roadblocks on Lagos-Ibadan, Shagamu-Benin, others

    The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim Idris has ordered the immediate dismantling of all roadblocks nationwide. Some of the routes where the order d is expected to take effect include; Lagos-Ibadan, Shagamu-Benin, Benin-Onitsha, Okene-Abuja, Kaduna-Kano, Katsina – Kano, Otukpo – Enugu, Enugu – Port Harcourt Express Ways and others. The police in a statement in Abuja yesterday by the Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood explained that the dismantling would enable ease of doing business in Nigeria, adding that it would safeguard, and guarantee free passage of goods and travelers throughout the country. The IG also said no Police department, section, squad or unit should mount road block without express permission from him. The statement read: “Consequently, Assistant Inspectors General of Police in charge of Zonal Commands, Commissioners of Police in charge of State Commands, Heads of Departments, must ensure that every patrol vehicle in their respective Formation carries a conspicuous and legible inscription of Patrol vehicle identification number, and dedicated emergency Phone numbers for ease of identification and report of distress by members of the public. “The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Border patrol of the Force is specifically directed to ensure compliance with this directive along the Border routes in the country except the few approved points by the Federal Government. “Furthermore, Police personnel who involve in vehicular Patrol on highways and major roads across the country must wear on their uniforms a bold name tag and service number” The Statement also said the Special X-Squad teams of the Force have been deployed throughout the country and they are under strict instructions to arrest, investigate and discipline any Police personnel flouting the order. “The IGP has also directed the Special X-Squads to embark on removal of other forms of illegal blockage and obstructions on Highways and Roads, created by unlawful Revenue/Tax collectors, Road Transport Unions, Labour and Trade related unions inhibiting vehicular movement and smooth passage of passengers and goods, and other road users across the country. “For avoidance of doubt, the Taxes and Levies act, Laws of Federation of Nigeria 2004 section 2 (2) disallowed any person, including a Tax Authority from mounting a Road block in any part of the Federation for the purposes of collecting any Tax or Levy”.

  • Police will continue to partner traditional institutions – IG

    Police will continue to partner traditional institutions – IG

    The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris said that the Nigeria Police Force would continue to partner with the traditional institutions to checkmate criminal activities in the country.

    The Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood, in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, said Idris stated this during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Lafia, Alhaji Isah Mustapha-Agwai 1 in Lafia.

    He underscored the role of traditional institutions in complementing the effort of security operatives in checkmating criminal activities in the country.

    “Traditional rulers in the country have in no small measure supported and cooperated with the police and other security agencies in curbing criminal activities,” he said.

    Responding, Mustapha-Agwai appealed to Nigerians not to smear or bring down those in positions of authority for personal interest.

    The Emir noted that the two major religions preached against smearing one another’s image, reputations or saying things about somebody without any proof.

    “We should always remember the day of resurrection in our actions,” he said.

    He expressed dismay at the attitude of those who would always allow themselves to be used by enemies of progress to ruin reputations of public office holders.

    He commended Idris for putting measures in place to improve security and doused heightened tension in various parts of the country.

    “The country is faced with some formidable security challenges, ranging from insurgency, militancy, kidnappings and armed robberies,” he said.

    He urged the police boss to do everything humanly possible to ensure that the tempo is sustained.

    “I enjoin you to continue with your good work of providing adequate security to Nigerians and not to be distracted with the activities of ungodly people in our midst,” he said.

    He also called Idris to accord top priority to the welfare of officers and men of the force across the country.

    “Try to be transparent, incorruptible and unbiased in discharging your duties and responsibilities, Almighty Allah will not allow your enemies to pull you down,” he said.

  • IGP set up panel to probe payment for promotion

    IGP set up panel to probe payment for promotion

    The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris has set up a special Investigation Panel to investigate complaints and allegations credited to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Isah Hamma Misau.

    The Senator had alleged that Police Officers pay bribe for special promotion.

    The Panel has upon the directive of the IG invited Senator Misau to provide more details that would assist them to conduct a very discreet investigation into his complaints and allegations, and those of other aggrieved Police officers.

    This is contained in a statement in Abuja Friday by the Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood.

    The terms of reference of the Panel which has two weeks to submit its findings include: “To investigate other complaints, petitions and grievances from Police Officers within the Force and from other members of the public on allegations of giving money for promotion, either special or otherwise.

    “To determine the substance of the complaints, petitions and grievances from aggrieved Police Officers and members of the public on allegations of giving money for special promotion.

    “To determine those who were involved, to recommend appropriate judicial action and other punishments as it is Amaechi sacks Station Manager, Ticket Seller, others for ticket racketeering  in line with the provisions of Public Service Rules Section 030401 (j) (k) and other statutory enabling laws/Acts”.

     

  • Police parade 32 for kidnapping along Abuja-Kaduna highway

    Police parade 32 for kidnapping along Abuja-Kaduna highway

    The Police Monday paraded 32 suspected kidnappers for their involvement in kidnap of motorists and travelers along Abuja-Kaduna highway.

    The police attributed the arrest of the suspects to the launch of ‘Operation Absolute Sanity’ by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris.

    The IG had last week launched the Operation to end the spate of kidnapping on the highway.

    The Police said they have not recorded a single case of kidnapping or armed robbery since the launch of the operation.

    Over ten serviceable AK47 riffles were recovered from the suspects who belong to four different kidnap gang.

    This was disclosed by the Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood during the parade of the suspects at Police Divisional Headquarters in Katari, Kaduna State.

    He said: “The IGP, concerned about the issue of kidnapping along Abuja-Kaduna highway deployed a special team to rout out kidnappers that have been terrorizing the highway.

    “We have made significant progress in ensuring that Abuja-Kaduna highway is safe for passengers, travelers and other road users including communities that live along the highway because they are not spared too.

    “Despite the kidnap of travelers, the kidnappers still go into villages to kidnap and terrorise unsuspecting members of the public.

    “32 of the suspects have been arrested by the team and we recovered several serviceable AK47 from them. It is the weapons that they use in terrorising and kidnapping people for ransom.

    On the roles and successes recorded by the team, Moshood said: “The special team deployed is to ensure the arrest of all kidnap elements from their hideout and make the highway safe again for all road users.

    “We have not recorded a single case of kidnapping or armed robbery since the operation commenced and it is a pointer that the operation is working.”

    Moshood said the suspects have made confessional statement admitting to the various criminal roles they played in committing the crime.

    “The suspects have confessed to various roles they played and they belong to about four kidnapping gang. Some are in charge of kidnapping while some others are responsible for negotiation and collection of ransom from families of the victims”, he said.

    The IG also commended members of the communities for providing vital information that led to the arrest of some of the kidnappers.

    The IG while assuring residents of Jere, Katari and Rijanah and others that the operation would be sustained added that the operation would be replicated on other highways across the country.

    “We will continue to build on this success to ensure that the last kidnapper is routed out of the highway.”

    District Head of Bishini Community, Giwa Gambo, while commending the deployment of the operation urged the Police to sustain it.

    He said: “We urge you people to come and help us. We are helpless because these people are armed and we cannot confront them. Our prayers are being answered because the government and Police have listened to us and deployed people to rid our area of kidnappers.

    “Before the deployment, we find it difficult to go to farm because if we go, it is either we are attacked, captured for ransom, killed or they rape our wives. This has been on for long and we thank God for this deployment.”

     

  • Police arrest six suspects over assassination attempt on Sen. Melaye

    The police on Saturday said they had arrested six suspects in connection with an assassination attempt on Sen. Dino Melaye in his home in Kogi on April 15.

    The Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood, told newsmen in Abuja that the arrested suspects included a Kogi local government sole administrator and his orderly.

    Moshood said that items recovered included one Hyundai Ambulance bus allegedly used in conveying the attackers, five AK 47 rifles, One Beretta pistol and two locally made single barrel shot guns.

    Others were 25 expended shells of 7.62 mm ammunition, 13 expended shells of 9mm ammunition and 12 expended shells of gauge cartridge.

    Moshood said that the firearms had been sent for ballistic expert examination, test and analysis at the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department in Lagos.

    He said that following the attack on Melaye, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris swiftly deployed Police Special Tactical Squad (STS) team to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.

    According to the police spokesman, the suspects used the telephone of the Sole Administrator’s orderly in planning the failed assassination on Melaye.

    Moshood said one of the suspects had confessed to the crime and admitted to have been sent by the sole administrator.

    “He was arrested with a serious criminal link to other active members of the gang,’’ said the Force spokesman.

    He said efforts were being intensified to arrest other suspects at large, adding that the suspects would be arraigned in court on completion of investigation.

     

  • We may arrest Senator Goje – Police

    We may arrest Senator Goje – Police

    The Police Thursday said they may arrest Senator Danjuma Goje if he refuses to appear before the Police Investigative team.

    The police also said invitation has been made to him by the panel but the Senator has remained reluctant about it.

    This was disclosed in Abuja Thursday by the Force Spokesman, CSP Jimoh Moshood when he appeared on a Channels television during the morning show.

    The Senator had said in the floor of the senate that the work of the Senate might be impeded following removal of documents relating to 2017 budget from his house during a search by operatives of the Force.

    The police however maintained that it did not remove any document relating to the budget.

    According to Moshood: “He must appear before the investigation team to explain circumstances surrounding how he got some of the documents with us.

    “The Senator promised to come last week Friday but he did not.

    “So, I am using this opportunity to call on him to appear before the investigation Panel because investigation is still ongoing on the recovery that were made in his house.”

    On whether he will be arrested if he refuses to honour invitation by the police, he said: “Yes he will be arrested because no one is above arrest and we will definitely do so and it is important for him to know that on time and appear before the team.”

    On the search warrant executed, the Force Spokesman said: “The search was not aimed at 2017 budget and I must add that no budget document was sighted or removed.

    “No single document relate to the 2017 budget and mind you, the budget has been with them  for months now, so it will be wrong for anybody to come up and say because police conducted a search, the passage of the budget will be affected.

    On whether the laptop recovered from Goje’s house contains documents relating to the 2017 budget, Moshood was quick to say: “The laptop we took also has some incriminating item which we are investigating because all we removed were removed for investigation.

    “No, when President Buhari went to lay down the budget before the National Assembly,  it was not laid with a laptop. It is a public document that everybody saw. The laptop does not contain any of such document, I make bold to say that.”

    Moshood also promised to make the video clips of the search public.

    “We will make it public for people to know how the search was conducted in the presence of three of the Senator’s relatives and that it was transparent.

    The video will be made public as soon as possible but the Senator has to appear before the Panel because he is going to be asked questions relating to the search warrant executed and those things that were recovered from his house.

    “We cannot put the video out before he appears but he has been reluctant in coming despite calls by the investigation Panel.

    “Nobody can cow the police because the law is there and nobody is above the law”, he said.

     

  • Rivers Police commissioner dies at 56

    Rivers Police commissioner dies at 56

    The Nigeria Police was on Tuesday thrown into mourning following the death of Rivers State Commissioner (CP), Francis Odesanya.
    Odesanya, 56, passed on at India’s Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad-Gujarat after a brief illness.
    The news of his death shocked both officers and other ranks because not many knew he was ill.
    Confirming his death, the Force Headquarters spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) said the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris commiserates with the officer’s family.
    He said: “With a heavy heart and deep sense of loss, IGP Ibrahim Idris, regrets to announce the demise of a serving Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command, who passed on at the age of 56 years after a brief illness at Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad-Gujarat, India.Police Francis Odesanya
    “The late Commissioner of Police enlisted into the Force on February 1, 1986, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and rose through the rank. He served as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Operations, as well as Finance and Administration before he was promoted and posted as Commissioner of Police Rivers State on July 20, 2016, a position he held until his sudden demise on January 31.
    “The IGP and his management team, on behalf of the entire officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force wish to commiserate with the Odesanya family of Ikenne, Ogun State, the government and people of Ogun State on the demise of their illustrious son, CP. Francis Mobolaji Odesanya.
    “May his soul rest in perfect peace and may the good Lord grant his family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
    “A condolence register has been opened at the reception of the Force Headquarters, Abuja and Rivers State Police Command headquarters, Port Harcourt for the personnel of the Force and members of the public. Burial arrangements will be announced after consultation with the family.”